Top Picnic Spots in Pike County, Alabama

Pike County, Alabama is the home of acres and acres of beautiful landscape that families can enjoy while attending picnics and other outdoor gatherings. Brundidge is eight miles south of Troy, the county seat. Brundidge is Alabama's own Antique City. It is also home to City Park and the Knox Ryals Pavilion. Both are great locations for one, a couple, a family or a group to sit outside and enjoy the world around them. Troy offers many prime spots to enjoy a picnic on a beautiful day. The Pike Pioneer Museum and the Pike County Lake are two of such spots.

Brundidge

City Park is best known for youth league baseball games. Families who attend the games know that the neatly kept park has plenty of grass and play area for folks to enjoy a refreshing basket of goodies on a warm spring day. The area is somewhat secluded, and there's a pleasurable view of rolling hills. There is no admission. Visitors to the park should check with Brundidge City Hall before planning a picnic in the park. After all, it is the town's baseball field. You may contact City Hall at 334-735-2385.

Knox Ryals Pavilion in Brundidge has been utilized for all kinds of public events, especially during the Independence Day Parade and the Peanut Butter Festival. These are just two of the big events taking place in Brundidge annually. On a sunny day when there's no special town occasion happening, the Knox Ryals Pavilion is a shady spot to enjoy lunch for one or two. The stage is a hideaway in the wide open located on Main Street between City Hall and the Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library. For more information, contact Brundidge City Hall.

Fro more information about Brundidge and its offerings, visit www.brundidge.org.

Troy

The Pike Pioneer Museum is a nostalgic spot to picnic outside as well as walk the grounds and enjoy the attractions. Visitors are encouraged to grab a basket of food and sit at one of the outside benches located on 35 acres of outdoor displays from the early 19^th and 20^th centuries. Visiting Pike Pioneer Museum is like taking a step back in time. There's plenty of trails and green grass to spread a blanket to have a bite to eat. The museum features a pavilion type stage as well. For visitors to the outside grounds, the cost is only $6. Pike Pioneer Museum is located on 248 U.S. Highway 231 in north Troy. Visit their website at www.pioneer-museum.org. Or call 334-566-3597 for details.

Pike County Lake is famous for fishing. It's located on the outskirts of Troy at 720 County Road 2224. The 45 acre lake and surrounding forestry also offers cozy spots along the trail to set up a few lounge chairs and enjoy a picnic. Pike County Lake is home to bass, bluegill, bream and catfish. After catching and cleaning the fish, why not fry them and enjoy them right there on the lake in the sunshine and serenity? The picnic area does include grills. This is a public lake; there is no admission charge. For additional information, visit http://www.dcnr.state.al.us/fishing/freshwater/where/lakes/pike/ or call 334-347-9467.

For more information about Troy, Pike County's county seat, go to http://www.troyalabama.com/.

These are just four of the outdoor attractions Pike County, Alabama has to offer those searching for the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic this spring or summer.